The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·057-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

La Guadalupana Pork and Chicken Tamales Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

La Guadalupana is recalling pork and chicken tamales because they contain egg whites, a known allergen, that are not listed on the label.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score is never below 4, and Class I generally corresponds to a Critical (5) rating in this context due to the high risk of serious adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 34,923 pounds of pork and chicken tamale products. The recall is due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen. The products contain egg whites, which are not declared on the product label.

The affected items were produced between January 16, 2015, and March 30, 2015. The recall includes various case sizes of La Guadalupana Hot Pork Tamales and Hot Chicken Tamales. These products bear the establishment number EST. 21094 or P-21094 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The issue was discovered by FSIS in-plant personnel during routine verification activities. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc. or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc. Recalls Pork and Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Brand
La Guadalupana
Manufacturer
La Guadalupana

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: